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We're headed west for the 2017 Massachusetts Association of Planning Directors Annual Conference! We will host this year's conference in Pittsfield at the Crowne Plaza. In addition to a keynote address from the Mayor of Pittsfield, Linda Tyer, we will have three plenary sessions. We have invited the American Planning Association to present the potential impacts of this administration on the planning field on Thursday after lunch, and on Friday morning, the Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance will lead a conversation about the Zoning Reform Bill this year. And if that wasn't enough excitement, we have invited New York State planners in the Capital District to join us for this conference given the proximity of Pittsfield to the NY border and the shared planning issues. We look forward to sharing best practices with our New York counterparts!

We had an incredible response to the session proposal call this year, and are pleased at how the program is shaping up. Please see the MAPD Website for the Conference Program and information on how to book your hotel room. Also, a list of Frequently Asked Questions can be found below. Please review them for answers to many of your questions.

We look forward to seeing you in Pittsfield!

Sincerely,

MAPD Board of Directors

FAQs

The beauty of using Eventbrite is that the confirmation email IS your invoice! Please check your email after you register for the invoice (which will come as an attachment). We will have receipts at the door upon request.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Yes, but changes to your tickets will only be made if they are received by Friday, June 9th at 6pm.

I'm a speaker attending both days, how should I register?

If you are a speaker and attending the conference, please register according to your membership category (member vs. non-member).

I'm a speaker, but can only attend my session. How should I register?

There is a speaker-only category (last registration option).

I am not an MAPD member, but I would like to join. How can I become a member to get that great low rate?

Please visit the MAPD website to learn more about membership, which is $90 for 2017-2018. It's a steal!

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